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Shufeng Yayun Opera House Nightly Show

  • Cover¥180-280 ($25-39) ticketed show
  • Price¥180-280 ($25-39) per ticket

Shufeng Yayun Opera House, located inside Chengdu Culture Park on Qintai Road in Qingyang District, stages a nightly performance combining traditional Sichuan opera, face-changing, fire-spitting, shadow-puppet, and folk-music segments in a single evening programme. The venue is a seated theater rather than a bar, with rows of formal audience seating facing a raised stage, and some houses offering tea service at the seat as part of the ticket.

Shufeng Yayun Opera House Nightly Show

Shufeng Yayun Opera House, located inside Chengdu Culture Park on Qintai Road in Qingyang District, stages a nightly performance combining traditional Sichuan opera, face-changing, fire-spitting, shadow-puppet, and folk-music segments in a single evening programme. The venue is a seated theater rather than a bar, with rows of formal audience seating facing a raised stage, and some houses offering tea service at the seat as part of the ticket. The audience is broad, spanning families, older local residents with a longstanding interest in the art form, and visiting travelers of all ages, since the show is presented as a cultural performance rather than an adult nightlife venue; there is no age restriction and no dress code beyond standard theater attire. There is no bar-style drinks programme; tea is typically the only beverage served, consistent with the venue's teahouse-theater tradition rather than a cocktail or beer list. The single nightly performance runs from 20:00 to 21:20, with the same schedule holding across weeknights and weekends, so there is no late-night or weekend-specific programming shift. Tickets are required and priced around ¥180-280 depending on seating category, functioning as the venue's cover charge; there is no walk-in general admission comparable to a bar, and no bottle-service equivalent. Advance reservation or ticket purchase is strongly recommended, since the show is a fixed, one-time-nightly event and seating, particularly the better categories, can sell out ahead of the performance time, especially during peak tourist season.

Practical information for Shufeng Yayun Opera House Nightly Show · Last updated August 2026
Price ¥180-280 ($25-39) per ticket
Cover ¥180-280 ($25-39) ticketed show
Hours Nightly performance 20:00-21:20
Address No. 32 Qintai Road, inside Chengdu Culture Park, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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A theater staging nightly Sichuan opera, face-changing, and shadow-puppet performances, a classic Chengdu evening outing

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Location

No. 32 Qintai Road, inside Chengdu Culture Park, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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Highlights

  • Nightly performance combining Sichuan opera, face-changing, and shadow-puppet segments in one show
  • Seated theater setting inside Chengdu Culture Park with tea service at some seat categories
  • Family-friendly cultural programme suited to all ages, unlike typical nightlife venues
  • Fixed single showtime each night from 20:00 to 21:20
  • A classic, well-established Chengdu evening outing for visitors and locals alike

Tips for visiting

  • Tickets should be purchased or reserved in advance, as better seating categories can sell out ahead of the show
  • The performance runs once nightly from 20:00 to 21:20, with the same schedule every day of the week
  • Ticket price of ¥180-280 depending on seating functions as the venue's cover charge
  • Tea is typically included with certain seat categories rather than purchased separately at a bar
  • Arrive a little before 20:00, since the show follows a fixed start time rather than a rolling entry

Frequently asked questions

What does the Shufeng Yayun Opera House show include?

The nightly performance combines traditional Sichuan opera, face-changing, fire-spitting, shadow-puppet, and folk-music segments.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets are priced around ¥180-280 depending on the seating category.

Should tickets be booked in advance?

Yes, advance reservation is recommended since better seating categories can sell out, especially during peak tourist season.

Is this venue suitable for families?

Yes, the show is a family-friendly cultural performance with no age restriction, unlike typical adult nightlife venues.